UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000057926
Receipt number R000066218
Scientific Title The Effects of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-Based Intervention on Motivation, Physical Activity Engagement, Motor Competence, and Physical Performance in Inactive Adolescent Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Date of disclosure of the study information 2025/07/29
Last modified on 2025/05/21 04:39:57

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Basic information

Public title

Effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Motivation, Physical Activity Engagement, Motor Competence, and Physical Performance in Inactive Adolescent Students

Acronym

ACT-MPCP Study

Scientific Title

The Effects of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-Based Intervention on Motivation, Physical Activity Engagement, Motor Competence, and Physical Performance in Inactive Adolescent Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Scientific Title:Acronym

ACT4MOVE Trial

Region

Asia(except Japan)


Condition

Condition

Physical inactivity in female adolescent students

Classification by specialty

Pediatrics Child

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based intervention on enhancing motivation, increasing engagement in physical activity, improving motor competence, and boosting physical performance among physically inactive female adolescent students. This research aims to explore whether psychological flexibility fostered through ACT can serve as an effective approach to promote healthier, more active lifestyles in this population, ultimately contributing to improved physical and mental well-being.

Basic objectives2

Efficacy

Basic objectives -Others


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Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

Changes in motivation levels toward physical activity, measured by validated motivation questionnaires.

Increase in physical activity engagement, assessed through self-reports and/or objective activity trackers.

Improvement in motor competence, evaluated by standardized motor skill tests appropriate for adolescents.

Enhancement of physical performance, measured by fitness tests such as endurance, strength, or agility assessments.

Key secondary outcomes



Base

Study type

Interventional


Study design

Basic design

Parallel

Randomization

Randomized

Randomization unit

Cluster

Blinding

Open -no one is blinded

Control

No treatment

Stratification


Dynamic allocation


Institution consideration


Blocking


Concealment



Intervention

No. of arms

2

Purpose of intervention

Educational,Counseling,Training

Type of intervention

Behavior,custom Other

Interventions/Control_1

Intervention Group:
Participants in the intervention group will undergo a structured Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based program designed to improve psychological flexibility and promote physical activity. The program includes seven weekly sessions lasting 45 to 60 minutes each, delivered in small groups. Sessions incorporate psychoeducation, experiential exercises, metaphors, and homework assignments to encourage practice of skills between sessions. The intervention is facilitated by trained sport psychology specialists.

Interventions/Control_2

Control Group:
Participants in the control group will receive no intervention or will be placed on a waitlist and continue their usual activities without additional support during the study period. They will be offered the ACT program after the study concludes, if applicable.

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Eligibility

Age-lower limit

13 years-old <=

Age-upper limit

18 years-old >=

Gender

Female

Key inclusion criteria

Female students aged 13 to 18 years

Physically capable of safely engaging in physical activities, confirmed by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) and clinical evaluation

Engaging in less than 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per day (PAQ-A score below 2.75)

Enrolled in one of the selected girls' schools in Shahrood County

Willing to participate and provide informed consent (and parental consent when applicable)

Key exclusion criteria

Experiencing chest pain or discomfort during physical activity

Having musculoskeletal limitations that restrict safe participation in physical activities

Currently taking specific medications or psychoactive drugs that may affect physical or psychological status

Diagnosed with mental or neurological disorders

Unwillingness or inability to participate in the intervention or study assessments

Target sample size

132


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Fatemeh
Middle name
Last name Shaabani

Organization

University of Tehran

Division name

sport psychology

Zip code

14155-6619

Address

16th Azar St., Enghelab Sq., Tehran, Iran

TEL

098216113411

Email

Fatimah.shabani@gmail.com


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name Hassan
Middle name
Last name Gharayagh Zandi

Organization

University of Tehran

Division name

sport psychology

Zip code

14155-6619

Address

16th Azar St., Enghelab Sq., Tehran, Iran

TEL

098216113411

Homepage URL


Email

ghzandi110@ut.ac.ir


Sponsor or person

Institute

university of tehran

Institute

Department

Personal name



Funding Source

Organization

university of tehran

Organization

Division

Category of Funding Organization

Other

Nationality of Funding Organization



Other related organizations

Co-sponsor


Name of secondary funder(s)



IRB Contact (For public release)

Organization

Shahrood University of Technology

Address

Shahrood, Semnan, Iran

Tel

02332392204

Email

Fatimah.shabani@gmail.com


Secondary IDs

Secondary IDs

NO

Study ID_1


Org. issuing International ID_1


Study ID_2


Org. issuing International ID_2


IND to MHLW



Institutions

Institutions



Other administrative information

Date of disclosure of the study information

2025 Year 07 Month 29 Day


Related information

URL releasing protocol


Publication of results

Unpublished


Result

URL related to results and publications


Number of participants that the trial has enrolled

132

Results


Results date posted


Results Delayed


Results Delay Reason


Date of the first journal publication of results


Baseline Characteristics


Participant flow


Adverse events


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Plan to share IPD


IPD sharing Plan description



Progress

Recruitment status

No longer recruiting

Date of protocol fixation

2024 Year 08 Month 01 Day

Date of IRB

2024 Year 09 Month 01 Day

Anticipated trial start date

2024 Year 10 Month 01 Day

Last follow-up date

2025 Year 03 Month 30 Day

Date of closure to data entry


Date trial data considered complete


Date analysis concluded



Other

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Management information

Registered date

2025 Year 05 Month 21 Day

Last modified on

2025 Year 05 Month 21 Day



Link to view the page

Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000066218